UFC contender Khamzat Chimaev has disclosed that he invested $700,000 to construct a training facility in his native village. The post directs followers to additional content platforms for full details, as the original video content may not load for all users. The gym investment represents a significant personal contribution to his home community. No further details about the facility or its location are provided in this brief announcement.
Khamzat Chimaev has revealed he personally invested $700,000 to build a training facility in his native village, offering a rare glimpse into how the UFC contender is giving back to his roots away from the cage.
Chimaev, known by his nickname "Borz," holds a professional record of 15 wins and 1 loss and currently sits at number one in the UFC middleweight rankings, with a top-ten spot on the pound-for-pound list at number ten. The 31-year-old — wait, the 32-year-old fighting out of the United Arab Emirates trains with Allstars Training Center and has built a reputation as one of the most physically dominant fighters in the division. His numbers reflect that: he lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 60 percent, while also averaging an exceptional 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. He stands six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance.
The $700,000 gym project represents a substantial personal financial commitment to his home community, though no specific details about the facility's location, size, or timeline have been made available beyond Chimaev's own disclosure.
Why it matters
- Chimaev is the top-ranked middleweight contender, making off-cage news surrounding him carry significant visibility within the sport
- The investment signals a long-term personal connection to his roots, separate from his UAE base and Stockholm training life
- The scale of the contribution — $700,000 — underscores the financial profile elite UFC contenders can reach at the top of a major division
